Advocacy Archives - Page 6 of 38 - Canadian Federation of Independent Grocers

Nov 08

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Statistics Canada’s new Food Price Data Hub

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As Canadians continue to experience price changes on many day-to-day items, notably with grocery items, the need for increased transparency of these food prices and easy-to-access data on food inflation…

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Nov 01

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Canada Revenue Agency announces maximum pensionable earnings and contributions for 2024

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Your association or organization has been identified as a key stakeholder of the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA). We hope you will share the following information with your membership. English version…

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Nov 01

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The adjustment to the farm gate price of milk is postponed to May 1, 2024

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Good morning, Please find attached a memo from Jennifer Hayes, Chair. The information contained in this memo is under embargo until the public announcement, to be made via news release,…

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Oct 30

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Settlement of Class Action for Farmed Atlantic Salmon

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FINAL - Salmon Long Notice FR2023-10-17(7344599.4)Download 2023 10 17 - Notice of Cert Settlement Approval Hearing - FINAL(7334050.3)(7346523.2)Download We are counsel to the plaintiffs in a class action alleging price-fixing…

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Oct 30

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Government of Canada’s Single-use Plastics Prohibition Regulations

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Single-use Plastics Prohibition Regulations - Overview From June 20, 2023, the manufacture and import for sale in Canada of ring carriers, as defined in the Regulations, will be prohibited. For more…

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Oct 22

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Independent grocers call for milk price pause amid pressure to keep food costs down

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Canadian Press story: https://ca.finance.yahoo.com/news/independent-grocers-call-milk-price-162944837.html#:~:text=The%20Canadian%20Press-,Independent%20grocers%20call%20for%20milk%20price%20pause,to%20keep%20food%20costs%20down&text=The%20Canadian%20Federation%20of%20Independent,to%20keep%20food%20prices%20down. The Canadian Federation of Independent Grocers is calling on the Crown corporation that manages dairy supply and pricing to hit pause on any further increases to…

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Oct 15

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DFC Statement on Farmgate Milk Pricing

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https://dairyfarmersofcanada.ca/en/dfc-statement-farmgate-milk-pricing

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Oct 07

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Food Storage, Distribution and Retail Program supports food system partnerships in B.C.

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The Food Storage, Distribution and Retail Program supports food system partnerships in BC to advance practices, processes, infrastructure, and collaborations that will strengthen and streamline food system logistics, storage, and…

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Oct 03

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Caffeinated energy drinks – Important information about your regulatory responsibilities

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The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has recently issued numerous recall warnings about various brands of caffeinated energy drinks (CED). Health Canada has issued a public advisory to inform the public about…

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Aug 28

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Response to the Pollution Prevention Planning Notice for Primary Food Plastic Packaging

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Read letter RCC-P2-Joint-Letter_Aug-24_Minister-Guilbeault_finalDownload

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